you are 2 years too latethe lamp will start to put out less light and more heat the heat will damage polarizer filters in the light enginedo you have any blue or red spots or blobs on the screen?If you go to a "No Input" screen is the screen solid dark black?if it is then you are still goodif not you have done damage to the light enginereplacing the lamp will brighten it upbut may not get rid of these spots and even make them look worse because now things wail be bright and any discoloration easily noticeableDo you see any discolorations?get your lamp herehttp://www.encompassparts.com

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